Now that summer is in full swing, or at least getting there, depending on where you live, sandals are going to be your go-to choice for months to come. A foot soak is a great way to keep your feet lo...

Many of us deal with red skin from time to time – and some of us, more often than not. It can be so frustrating to wake up to red skin each morning, but there are some at-home ways to reduce your red...

Though the age-range is quite varied, many women enter menopause in their early to mid-50’s. Along with the surge of hot-flashes, sleepless nights and changing bodies, changes in skin can sometimes b...

Good bye easy-going 30’s, it’s time to tackle the 40’s. And if you’re serious about taking care of your skin, you can make this decade less about wishing you could reverse the clock and more about lo...

Remember when you were in your teens and you thought that once you hit your 20’s your skin was going to be acne-free and perfect? For most people, that doesn’t happen. Unfortunately more than 40% of...

The teen years are filled with growing bodies, fluctuating hormones and skin that at times seems impossible to keep clear. While we know it’s a passing stage, it certainly doesn't feel like it when y...

We’ve all been there – the night before a big event and that pimple just won’t go away. Sure, you could cover it up with makeup, but the reality is you just want it gone! You’ve heard rumors about w...

No matter how many hours of sleep you get at night, if you wake up with baggy or puffy eyes, you look like you had a late night - you look tired and you definitely don’t look your best. Puffy eyes ar...

Now that we’re settling into fall, before you know it, much of the population is going to be complaining about dry, itchy skin. Dry skin goes hand-in-hand with the cold months. While you can’t fully...

New to the ZENMED line and looking for that first product to try? There are many options, but I'm going to have you check out AHA/BHA Complex. What makes it so special? The simplicity and ability to...

Dry cuticles can be so painful. It’s amazing how sometimes the smallest area of your body can cause the most grief. If you’ve had dry, cracked cuticles, you know exactly what I’m talking about. We’r...

If you do any research, you’ll see plenty of ugly terms out there describing cellulite, such as cottage cheese thighs or orange peel legs. I’m thinking we should ditch the negativity, drop the ugly wo...

We’re all trying to slow down that ticking of the clock of life, aren’t we? While we can’t actually slow down time, we do have some control when it comes to slowing down the aging of our skin. Choice...

If you think of aloe vera simply as a plant you might keep in your home to soothe sunburn, you’re missing out on some of the amazing things this natural ingredient can do for your skin. Aloe vera is s...

I’ve been with my husband for 15 years and given the job I have, you’d think he would know everything there is about taking care of his skin. It couldn’t be farther from the truth. Just the other day ...

Even if your bathroom is full of the best skin and body care products, there is much fun to be had in the kitchen. Supplementing your skin care routine with handmade products and natural ingredients ...

The sun’s rays are responsible for aging skin, sun spots, freckles, even cancer. But did you know that UVA and UVB each cause different issues if you don’t protect yourself from both of them? That’s w...

Now that the warm weather is here, it’s time to get serious about sunscreen. Sunscreen should be a daily part of your life no matter the season, so getting the facts straight will help make sure your ...

While there is a vast range in age, most people start noticing the subtle signs of aging in their mid-30’s. Early signs of aging consist of a dull complexion, smile lines that don’t fully go away whe...

Jen has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1997 and with About.com since 2008. As a seasoned beauty writer, Jen is able to take her knowledge, love of skin care and passion for writing and combine them.